Richard “Dick” A. Acciardo, 85, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Celio) Acciardo.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Jennie (Argenti) Acciardo. He was the father of David S. Acciardo and his wife Sharon and the late Richard G. Acciardo and his wife Dorothy Acciardo, four grandchildren, David Acciardo, Jr. and his wife Mira, Colby Acciardo, Casey Acciardo and Nicholas Acciardo. He was the brother of the late Marie Foxx.
Richard was self-employed and the owner of Dial Battery Paint & Auto Supply for many years retiring in 2018. He was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He was a car enthusiast and was very proud of his 1968 convertible Mustang that he completely restored and kept for many years.
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